King Harald of Norway`s sick leave is extended until March, the Norwegian Royal Court has announced. The king is still in recovery after the operation for a torn tendon above the knee two weeks ago.
The Royal Court has stated that the doctors recommend further rehabilitation before the king resumes his constitutional duties. His sick leave is therefore extended until and including Sunday 14…
On Sunday last week, Crown Princess Mette Marit shared some news in a fresh post on Instagram. She confirmed that she has been a guest in a well-known Norwegian podcast. This is the Crown Princess’ very first assignment alone in almost a year. The last time the Crown…
Queen Silvia taken to hospital after fall at Drottningholm Palace
15th February 2021
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden has been treated in hospital after a fall at Drottningholm Palace.
Queen Silvia, 77, injured her wrist in the fall. A statement was issued by the Royal Court shortly after the accident on Monday, February 15th 2021.
The Queen was…
Spain's Royal Household moves quickly to dismiss reports King Juan Carlos is seriously ill
15th February 2021
Reports that King Juan Carlos of Spain had suffered a deterioration in his health have been put aside. The Spanish Royal Household has told the press that speculation that the former monarch is gravely ill have ”no basis.”
As the reports circulated on the morning of February 15th 2021, Carlos Herrera, one of Spain’s best known journalists, says he spoke to the former monarch…
With the news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, we are looking at royals who were born as US citizens.
We know all about the Americans who married into royal families. However, there are some royals who were born as citizens of the…
King Willem-Alexander reenacts proposal in Valentine's Day gesture
14th February 2021
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands shared a romantic photo on Instagram earlier today in which he reenacted his proposal to Queen Maxima.
King Willem-Alexander famously proposed to his now-wife Queen Maxima on the icy pond at Huis Ten Bosch over twenty years ago.
Royal Wedding Rewind: Guests at Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa's wedding
14th February 2021
When Prince Henri of Luxembourg married Cuban-born Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista on 14 February 1981, they were surrounded by over 700 guests at Notre Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg. Royals from all over Europe travelled to the tiny grand duchy for the royal wedding.
From the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, the proud parents, Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte were in…
Luxembourg's Grand Ducal couple celebrates ruby wedding anniversary
14th February 2021
Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and his wife Grand Duchess Maria Teresa are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. For the occasion, they have released several new images.
© Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue© Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue© Maison du…
Royal Wedding Settings: the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Luxembourg
14th February 2021
Forty years ago, on a day for lovers, a future sovereign married his consort in a cathedral filled with royal resonance. As Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa celebrate their ruby wedding anniversary, Royal Central takes a look at the famous setting for their…
The royal wedding tiara that's the sparkling star of Luxembourg's dazzling diamonds
14th February 2021
Today, let’s look at some of the best diamonds in the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family vaults.
Belgian Scroll Tiara
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Presented to Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium in 1953
upon her marriage to Hereditary Grand Duke Jean, this intricate diamond tiara
features a whopping 854…
